George Vernon Brickey

George Vernon Brickey, aka Tanker, 68, passed Friday morning, February 6th, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was a native of Clinton, TN, living in Guyton, GA for the past 11 years and was of the Pentecostal Faith. George Vernon was a Veteran Combat Marine of the Vietnam War (Semper Fi) and was a proud member of the American Legion. A Past President of the Metrolina Vietnam Veterans Association of Charlotte, NC, and a beloved brother/member of the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club. He retired as Terminal Manager of Hoover Transportation.

Preceded by his father, George W. Brickey, Jr. and mother, Dorothy E. (nee: Brittle).

Surviving loved ones are as follows: His wife Cindy Plyler of Guyton; a daughter, Marie Renee Woods of Vandalia, OH; two sons, Barry Christopher Brickey of Concord, NC and Christopher George Brickey of Savannah. A sister, Charlotte Watson of Mt. Holly, NC and Special Nieces Donna Rodgers, Bobbie Hime, Jo Greene and Jane Freeman. 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service for George Vernon Brickey will be held at the Veterans Park in Springfield, G.A., Friday, February 13, 2015 at 3:00pm, with Chaplain Anslem Springer officiating.

Reception for family and friends at the Brickey residence will follow the service.

The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice Advantage, 310 Commercial Dr. Suite A, Savannah, GA 31406, the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club, 304 Antigua Dr. Guyton, GA 31312, or the Metrolina Vietnam Veterans Assoc., P.O. Box 30272, Charlotte, NC 28230.

Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.